RCMP were called to a report of a disruptive passenger on board a plane waiting to depart from Fort McMurray International Airport on Dec. 13.
At approximately 3:15 p.m., officers boarded the Air Canada plane bound for Calgary and arrested two passengers. They were both removed from the plane.
Alison Dunlop, 42, of Medicine Hat, is facing several charges including mischief and endangering the safety and security of an aircraft.
Dunlop was released from custody on bail. She is set to make her first court appearance in Fort McMurray on Jan. 13.
A spokesperson for Air Canada’s Jazz Aviation told Global News flight 8404 on Sunday, Dec. 13 (Fort McMurray to Calgary) was delayed in leaving Fort McMurray.
The airline apologized to passengers for the inconvenience.
Jazz Aviation could not provide details on specific passenger information but said it has a “zero tolerance policy with respect to passengers engaging in unruly behaviour.”
“Our crew members are professionals and well-trained to handle challenging situations and they deal with any such incident in accordance with our standard operating procedures,” communications manager Debra Williams said.
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